Providers at CORE Healing Professionals

Viola washburn, lpc, NCC

Serving as Clinical Director, Viola is licensed in both Oregon and Washington. She enjoys in-person and Telehealth sessions for individual, family, and group therapy.

Ricardo Mansur, LPCA

With a broad background in disability, vocational and physical rehabilitation, Ricardo brings a diverse skill set to the crossroads of mental health and functional wellness. Utilizing a variegated tool set, his therapeutic approach blends elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Existentialist Psychotherapy through a trauma-informed lens: “You are not defined by what happens to you, but how you respond to what happens to you.”

Ricardo has a wealth of experience with neurological disorders and focuses on providing tools for accommodation and acceptance. Ricardo strives to develop a welcoming environment for members of the LGBTQIA+ community among other populations while fostering accountability and consent.

Ricardo believes that the primary focus of therapy is to allow clients the opportunity to develop skills and tools necessary to become independent, self-aware, and informed self-advocates through collaboration and psychoeducation. 

CHLOE RABB, LMT #29634

Chloe has a passion for helping youth feel safe, supported, and connected through the healing power of therapeutic touch. She believes that bodywork plays an important role in promoting relaxation, regulation, and reducing stress and anxiety, while fostering a greater sense of overall well-being. She is excited to offer therapeutic massage tailored to the unique needs, comfort level, and developmental stage of children and adolescents.

Chloe values creating a trauma-informed, healing environment where clients can build body awareness, resilience, and confidence. Recognizing the paramount role that caregivers play in their child’s well-being, she strives to support healthy connections and family wellness. She is honored to be a part of this community and is dedicated to helping young clients experience the many physical and emotional benefits accompanied by therapeutic massage.

Carolyn jones, lcsw

Carolyn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has 25 years of experience and a heartfelt passion for working with children and with families eager to develop pro-social skills and positive relationships. She has many years as a School Counselor as well as a private practice. She employs a variety of developmentally appropriate tools in her work with children from all backgrounds and life experiences. Her goal is to work with children to support their emotional, behavioral, social, and developmental well-being and to learn new skills to grow through challenges.

CHELSEA MELSHA, QMHP-R

Chelsea is a mental health therapist who is passionate about helping children, adolescents, and families navigate challenges, build resilience, and feel more confident in their everyday lives. With a background in psychology, behavioral support, and school-based services, she brings a compassionate, strengths-based approach to therapy.

Chelsea believes meaningful change begins with a safe, supportive relationship where clients feel heard, respected, and accepted. Her approach is collaborative and individualized, drawing from trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and evidence-based practices. She especially enjoys supporting young people with emotional regulation, anxiety, behavioral challenges, life transitions, relationships, and self-esteem.

Chelsea strives to create a welcoming space where clients can be themselves, discover their strengths, develop practical coping skills, and work toward meaningful and lasting growth.

MICHAEL SHIELDS, LMT #29820

Michael is dedicated to providing a safe, caring, and comfortable environment where every client feels respected and accepted. He believes that physical and emotional health are fundamentally connected and strives to reduce stress and restore balance to enhance overall health and well-being. Through compassionate massage and bodywork, Michael aims to meet each client where they are in their individual healing journey. 

Sheila Koenig, LPC

Sheila has over 20 years of experience in the mental health field, providing treatment for clients at all levels of care (including inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, in-home, and outpatient). She has worked with individuals, families, groups, and couples, as well as, adults, adolescents, and children. She has expertise with many diagnoses including: dissociative disorders, PTSD, complex PTSD, traumatic sequelae, chronic shame, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, neurodevelopmental disorders (Autism, ADHD), compulsive disorders (OCD, Substance Use Disorders), Global High Intensity Activation (GHIA), and Syndromal nervous system patterns. She has regularly worked with clients on cognitive, emotional, physiological, and affect regulation issues.

Sheila is skilled at providing compassionate care for her clients. She values cultivating an accepting, safe environment for therapy by practicing both “top-down” and “bottom-up” treatments. She has maintained a diverse clientele of varying socioeconomic backgrounds, LGBTQ+ identities (adults and teens), cognitive disabilities, racial, and religious identities. She is known for her ability to foster strong therapeutic relationships with clients to promote positive behavioral changes.

Sheila specializes in Somatic Experiencing Therapy (SE). She is also versed in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Family Systems Theory, Attachment Theory, and Psychodynamic Theory methodologies. 

Sheila loves talking about complex topics like philosophy, spirituality, and physics. She was born and raised in Wisconsin and relocated to Oregon in 2025. She enjoys time with her family and friends, exploring the outdoors, music, science fiction, and walking her cat, Peanut.

ERICA MORENO, LPCA

Erica is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate dedicated to helping children, youth, and young adults build growth-fostering relationships that promote healing and development.

She believes clients are the experts of their own experiences. Her goal is to create a safe, respectful, and welcoming space for deep self-exploration. Erica’s approach is rooted in Relational-Cultural Therapy and Ecopsychology, incorporating evidence-based interventions from Art/Play therapy, CBT, Mindfulness, and DBT. Her practice centers on a multicultural and social justice orientation, meaning our conversations will naturally include your cultural identities, social locations, and the broader contexts of your lived experience.

Through collaboration, Erica aims to help clients identify concerns, establish goals, and implement practical changes while honoring their inherent strengths and resilience.